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County News Hot Topics: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 and the Path Ahead
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County leaders reflect on lessons learned from COVID-19
Whether large or small, county officials learned on the job how a once-in-lifetime pandemic could challenge the way they work and find solutions to protect their residents[name]County News ArticleWhether large or small, county officials learned on the job how a once-in-lifetime pandemic could challenge the way they work and find solutions to protect their residents -
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Counties, it’s time to THRIVE
After battling the pandemic on the front lines for nearly two years, NACo President Larry Johnson sees counties as the leaders of the national economic and social growth and prosperity.[name]County News ArticleAfter battling the pandemic on the front lines for nearly two years, NACo President Larry Johnson sees counties as the leaders of the national economic and social growth and prosperity. -
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Counties get creative to help residents with COVID recovery funding
The State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act, will be a key resource in aiding county recoveries.[name]County News ArticleThe State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act, will be a key resource in aiding county recoveries. -
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COVID-19 relief dollars directly benefit residents
In New Hanover County, N.C., talk about helping residents and businesses affected by the pandemic quickly became action.[name]County News ArticleIn New Hanover County, N.C., talk about helping residents and businesses affected by the pandemic quickly became action. -
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Counties beef up online services during pandemic
The pandemic prompted counties to improve their online interactivity in an effort to maintain or improve their levels of service to residents.[name]County News ArticleThe pandemic prompted counties to improve their online interactivity in an effort to maintain or improve their levels of service to residents. -
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California county emphasizes emotional well-being in pivot to preschool distance learning
When San Bernadino transitioned its preschool services to remote delivery as the pandemic began, plans were already in place to augment instruction with emotional and mental health support for students and families.[name]County News ArticleWhen San Bernadino transitioned its preschool services to remote delivery as the pandemic began, plans were already in place to augment instruction with emotional and mental health support for students and families. -
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COVID-19 better prepares counties for next unforeseen emergency
Dutchess County, N.Y. Executive Marc Molinaro: Decisive action by county leaders to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus meant the difference between life and death, and the experience will be valuable when counties meet the next crisis.[name]County News ArticleDutchess County, N.Y. Executive Marc Molinaro: Decisive action by county leaders to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus meant the difference between life and death, and the experience will be valuable when counties meet the next crisis. -
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Proposed legislation lends more flexibility to recovery fund spending for counties
More help for counties to battle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may be on the way from Congress.[name]County News ArticleMore help for counties to battle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may be on the way from Congress. -
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Seeing the stars in the pandemic's darkness
Over a challenging last two years, adversity has shown us things to be grateful for and mantras for the future.[name]County News ArticleOver a challenging last two years, adversity has shown us things to be grateful for and mantras for the future.
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Now I Know Your Priorities Change on Day One
Alexis Hill quickly learned how quickly the goals of a campaign make way for the realities of governing when she took office in Washoe County. -
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'All the way' is the only approach Mary Jo McGuire knows
Mary Jo McGuire found a match for her skills and talents representing her Ramsey County district, and she's bringing the same all-in approach as NACo's president. -
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County leaders can play role in helping fix ‘crisis in American civility’
A current “crisis in American civility” can be traced back to changes in journalism and social media in the past few decades, but county officials can play a role in fixing the problem, according to longtime journalist Joan Lunden.
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Winfrey Begins NACo Presidency
Will County, Ill. Board Member Denise Winfrey was sworn in as president of the National Association of Counties (NACo) on July 24 at the conclusion of NACo’s 87th Annual Conference in Adams County, Colo. -
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NACo President Denise Winfrey Announces RISE!
During the 2022 NACo Annual Business Meeting, NACo President Denise Winfrey outlined her presidential priority, “RISE!” -
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2022 NACo Annual Conference Livestreams
Tune in for livestreams of select conference programming from the 2022 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition.
